May weather forecast
Grand Chain, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Grand Chain, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Grand Chain observes an average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Grand Chain, Illinois, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Grand Chain, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Grand Chain, Illinois, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Grand Chain experiences an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Chain have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Grand Chain, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average temperature in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average pressure in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average wind speed in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average humidity in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average UV index in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Grand Chain, IL

Average visibility in May - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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